Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs - Canada

Tevapharm; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in generic medicines, Tevapharm is looking for a Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs in Toronto. This role will lead regulatory strategies across various pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with Health Canada and global regulations, while fostering cross-functional teamwork and innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Regulatory Affairs in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 5-7 years in a leadership role.
• In-depth understanding of both generic and innovative markets.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive regulatory strategies for generic and innovative submissions.
• Oversee preparation and submission of regulatory dossiers.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Strategy

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science-related field

Master’s degree in Regulatory Affairs or related discipline

Job description

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Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs - Canada

Location:

Toronto, Canada, Ontario, M1B2K9

Job Id: 62550

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs Canada
Toronto, Ontario
Hybrid

As Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs Canada, you will lead the strategic direction and execution of regulatory activities across Teva Canada’s full pharmaceutical portfolio, including generic, biosimilar and innovative (specialty) products. You will oversee the development and implementation of regulatory strategies for new product submissions, lifecycle management, and market access, ensuring compliance with Health Canada regulations and alignment with global regulatory standards. This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence regulatory outcomes that support both operational excellence and long-term business growth.

How you’ll spend your day

Strategic Leadership:

• Define and drive regulatory strategies for both generic and innovative submissions, including complex biologics, biosimilars, and specialty products. Ensure alignment with corporate goals and Health Canada requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regulatory team with expertise across product types. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Regulatory Oversight:

• Oversee the preparation and submission of high-quality regulatory dossiers (e.g., ANDS, NDS, CTA, BLA) and responses to Health Canada. Ensure timely, compliant, and strategic submissions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with Global R&D, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Operations, Quality, and Commercial teams to provide regulatory guidance throughout the product lifecycle.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on both generics and innovative portfolios. Ensure proactive risk mitigation and compliance with evolving Health Canada guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Your experience and qualifications

• Education Required:Required: Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field. Preferred: Master’s or advanced degree in Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Required: Minimum 10 years in Regulatory Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5-7 years in a leadership role. Preferred: Experience in both generic and innovative product regulatory strategy, including Health Canada submissions for ANDS, NDS and CTAs.
• In-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including both generic and innovative specialty markets.
• Familiarity with Health Canada laws, regulations, and current regulatory initiatives.
• Ability to see the big picture and align regulatory strategies with long-term business goals.
• Proven ability to inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Skilled in managing change and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Strong influencing skills to drive alignment across cross-functional teams and with regulatory authorities.
• Ability to advocate effectively for regulatory positions internally and externally.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences (e.g., Health Canada, executive leadership, global teams).
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and partnerships across departments and with external stakeholders.

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